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Home.clearwebsearch.net

Posted: July 5, 2016

Threat Metric

Ranking: 17,303
Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 630
First Seen: July 5, 2016
Last Seen: September 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


You should proceed with great caution if Home.clearwebsearch.net becomes your homepage automatically. This search engine may attempt to transfer you towards sponsored sites, some of which may be unsafe. Home.clearwebsearch.net is related to a browser hijacker that may infect Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Home.clearwebsearch.net is a Web extension, but there are notable differences between it and reliable plugins. The browser hijacker behind Home.clearwebsearch.net may enter stealthily when the user downloads freeware bundles. Legit cost-free applications don't promote such suspicious add-ons. However, if you install any software from torrent trackers or file-sharing networks, it may deploy additional tools besides itself. The 'Custom' installation guide may let you uncheck undesired components manually. The primary function of this browser hijacker is to redirect you to Home.clearwebsearch.net. You may encounter this search platform whenever you go online or open new tabs on your Web clients.

Home.clearwebsearch.net may become your default search client as well, which means that it will display results when you type your terms in the address bar. The design of Home.clearwebsearch.net is made very professionally to evoke trust. The user can choose a beautiful background theme from seven different options, including Beach, Mountain, Forest, Castle, etc. If you initiate a search, however, you may experience problems. Home.clearwebsearch.net may show too many sponsored links, some of which may not be labeled adequately. Whenever these ads transfer you to an affiliated page, the administrators of Home.clearwebsearch.net may receive certain commissions. The main issue with this process concerns the safety of promoted domains. Some of them may be involved in threatening operations such as spreading harmful software or collecting information. As long as the browser hijacker is present, you may be unable to set another site as your homepage. It is advisable to delete Home.clearwebsearch.net with a credible security solution.

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The following directories were created:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\aajfipfppociplchnohplaiobmmfmeke
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